Speedball

Learning Outcomes

This game is a combination of three games in one; basketball, soccer, and team handball and it might be a better choice for middle to high school aged children.

Description Of Activity

The game begins when the ball is freely thrown onto the middle of the playing field. When the ball is on the ground it becomes a soccer ball and can only be kicked up to the teammates. If a ball is caught, it then becomes a handball and is treated as such, either by throwing it to another player or tossing it into the basketball hoop thus treating it as though it is a basketball.

Once a player has the ball in his or her possession he or she can only keep it for three seconds before releasing it to a teammate. The player with the ball in his or her possession may also take no more than three steps upon releasing the ball or it will be cause for a penalty.

Scoring

Just like in basketball, there are four quarters in Speedball and each team is allowed three timeouts per game.

Score 1- point when the player makes a goal with a handball throw from outside the 3-point line.
Score 2- points when the player makes a goal with a soccer kick from inside the 3-point line.
Score 3- points when the player makes a basketball shot from inside the key.

Equipment/Material Required

Basketball court
Soccer ball or handball
Setup

Divide students into two teams
Teams should split up on each side of the middle line on the playing field